He also added the hashtags #DailyMail and #Fail, addressing the site’s assessment of his appearance.

The ‘Ambitions’ singer later retweeted messages addressed specifically at the publication, which read: “Very irresponsible with the Joe McElderry pic the media should not be negative with young people and body image… it can lead to so many problems and unhappiness.”

Since triumphing in the sixth series of ‘The X Factor’ back in 2009, Joe has released four albums, three of which have reached the top 10 in the UK, and is currently recording his fifth.

Joe has also won two further reality series, being crowned champion of ‘Popstar To Operastar’ and ‘The Jump’.